| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Henry Levestam | 438 | 51.83 | ||
| Independent | James Crowe Richmond | 407 | 48.17 | ||
| Turnout | 845 | ||||
| Majority | 31 | 3.67 | |||
References
- ^ "The Nelson Election". Nelson Evening Mail. 11 June 1881.
- ^ "Mr Levestam elected for Nelson". Auckland Star. 8 June 1881.